Basic Course in Marine Technology

Basic Course in Marine Technology

26–27 May 2026

Get a fast, practical overview of ship design, construction, and operation in just two days.

Learn from leading experts in Finland’s maritime industry and explore the essentials, from hull structures and propulsion to automation, safety, sustainability, and the full newbuilding process.

Strengthen your skills, broaden your understanding, and connect with professionals across the entire maritime cluster.

The selection of topics and the content is guided by the In-service Training Committee of the Finnish Marine Industries (Meriteollisuus ry).

 

Language

English

Duration

2 days

Price

840 € (+ VAT 25,5%)

Early Bird Discount: –15%, applies to registrations made before 15 April 2026.

Corporate Discount: 1st participant normal price. From 2nd participant onward: –15%
(and every additional participant from the same corporation).

Discounts cannot be combined, each participant always receives the best available discount

Location

Clarion Hotel Helsinki, Tyynenmerenkatu 2, Helsinki

Program | Tuesday 26.5.2026

TIMETOPICPRESENTER, AFFILIATION
08:30Morning coffee
09:00Course Opening
09:10
NEWBUILDING PROCESS
09:50THE FINNISH MARITIME CLUSTER
10:10Coffee
10:40
ROLE OF THE SUPPLIER NETWORK IN THE SHIPBUILDING PROCESS
11:20SHIP TYPES
12:00Lunch
13:00DESIGN PROCESS
13:40RULES AND REGULATIONS
14:20Coffee
14:50BASICS OF MARINE TECHNOLOGY
15:30SHIP HULL STRUCTURE
16:10SCHEDULED/REQUIRED REPAIRE DOCKINGS
16:50Closing of the Day
Networking dinner

Rights to program changes reserved.

The selection of topics and the content is guided by the In-service Training Committee of the Finnish Marine Industries (Meriteollisuus ry)

 

Program | Wednesday 27.5.2026

TIMETOPICPRESENTER,AFFILIATION
08:50
09:00STABILITY AND HYDRODYNAMICS
09:40PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER PLANT AND FUEL OPTIONS (incl. upcoming regulations and their impact)
10:20Coffee
10:50ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND ELECTRIFICATION
11:30SHIP AUTOMATION
12:10NOISE AND VIBRATION
12:50Lunch
13:50ENSURING SAFETY
14:30SUSTAINABLE SHIP OPERATIONS
15:10Coffee
15:40SHIP LIFE-CYCLE COSTS
16:20SHIP FROM THE USER’S PERSPECTIVE
17:00-17:15Closing of the day

Rights to program changes reserved.

The selection of topics and the content is guided by the In-service Training Committee of the Finnish Marine Industries (Meriteollisuus ry)

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More information

Carina Virkama

Maritime Cluster Continuing Education Manager

carina.virkama@aboamare.fi
+358 44 762 3181

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